Laser ablation for varicose veins - EVLA

Endovenous Vein Ablation EVLA is a venous insufficiency treatment method which relies in passing a laser fibre into the varicose vein for a laser session. Thus released laser energy shrinks and finally closes off a varicose vein and therefore no surgery to remove varicose veins is needed.

A chronic venous insufficiency treatment through eliminating the sources of pathological alterations in blood flow is intended to:

Specialists:

The key element of effective varicose vein treatment is the long lasting experience skill of choosing the best method for an individual patient.

Eligibility for a surgery is determined during a specialist consultation on the basis of a USG Doppler examination performed by your attending surgeon. It involves an estimation of indications and technical possibilities for the procedure and developing a treatment plan.

Medical eligibility is verified and the laser treatment is performed by:

The course of procedure:

This laser treatment is performed with local anaesthesia and sedation, which ensures a patient the best safety and comfort and enables going home only 2-3 hours following the procedure.

A laser fibre is passed through a thin tube into the knee vein which allows to avoid incisions, scars as well as postoperative haematomas which are related with classical varicose veins surgery. After endovenous laser treatment, you will wear a compression stocking.

You are able to leave hospital on your own only 2 hours following the procedure.

Recovery:

You should wear a compression stocking day and night until the follow-up visit.

You must not make any essential decisions, drive motor vehicles or consume alcohol or other stimulants for the period of 24 hours following the procedure.

You may find the skin surface over the vein closed, especially above knee particularly painful when touched, insignificant bruises are common. The application of paracetamol, ibuprofen or other painkillers as well as heparin gels for varicose veins will successfully solve the troubles.

Postoperative bruising, if any, will settle and absorb within several weeks.

After discharge from hospital, you should carry on your normal daily routine but avoid overstrain and too much walking.

You are likely to return to work ca. 5-7 days following the laser procedure.

Follow-up visits:

A follow-up visit is scheduled before your flight home

Follow-up visits, if necessary, are free of charge for the period of 4 weeks following the procedure

Varicosities shrink and dissaper within 4 weeks after procedure. If you still notice varicosities after this time you are advised to get a medical consultation in order to determine indications for a supplementary treatment, e.g. sclerotherapy

You are advised to get a medical consultation if you notice new varicosities or recurrent symptoms like haeviness ro swelling

Should you have any doubts or notice any distressing symptoms such as leg swelling, fever, do not hesitate to contact a doctor.

Appointments:

Medical eligibility for the l treatment is verified during a specialist consultation on the basis of a Ultrasound examination performed by your attending surgeon. It involves an estimation of indications and technical possibilities for the procedure and developing a treatment plan.

Information and registration available 09.00-19.00 on weekdays by phone on: +48 52 326 58 00 or day and night service available through an e-Appointmentform.

Disclaimer:

This website describes standard aspects concerning your disease and treatment. It is not intended to replace professional medical treatment or talk between you and your surgeon about your disease and relevant treatment.

The procedure concerning disease and treatment may vary depending on a patient and a surgeon’s experience.

Should you have any queries about the laser procedure, preparation for it or postoperative treatment, a fee for surgery or cost coverage by your insurance company, do not hesitate to ask your surgeon.